1999 Dodge Dakota exhaust smoking

1999 DODGE DAKOTA
171,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KO3DUNN
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For a while now my truck is smoking alot when idleing. It has a sweet smell coming from exhaust. Does anyone know why? When i accelerate there is a ticking sound thats much louder when i dont warm the vehicle up. Also i think im leaking power steering fluid does that require replacing the punp, how can i check to make sure its power steering fluid i cant tell. You guys here are very helpful thank you for all your help.
Jun 29, 2009 at 9:39 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What color is the smoke that is coming from the exhaust? Also, as far as the power steering fluid, are you haveing to add fluid on a regular basis? Are you seeing puddles on the ground?
Jul 1, 2009 at 3:56 PM
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CEMENT HEAD
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if the smoke is white you have a head gasket leaking. check to see if you are low on antfreeze. if so ya might want to take it to a shop and get it checked. The ticking sounds like your rockers are not geting oil untill oil reaches them. They have new oil filters that have a silacone flap built in that is to eliminate dry starts. I have found this to help along with a oil stabalizer. The power steering is more than likely the return line or the power steering oil cooler.
Jul 20, 2009 at 2:42 PM
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